Penn State vs Rutgers Position Grades

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Nov 19, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Mark Allen (8) rushes for yardage against Rutgers Scarlet Knights lineman Zach Venesky (75) during second half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Missing Paris Palmer, Brendan Mahon and Connor McGovern, the offensive line was a patch work of players, but it still got the job done.

Rutgers was probably the right opponent at the right time for the Nittany Lions. The offensive line opened up running lanes all evening, totaling 339 yards on the ground and close to 550 yards of total offense.

The line did not allow Trace McSorley to be sacked once, although with the game well in hand, Tommy Stevens was sacked once for minus one yard.

Hopefully Mahon and McGovern can play in the game against the Spartans Saturday.

Grade: B+

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